London Pride Parade 2013
Musicians’ Union members are once again taking part in the London Pride Parade along with sister Unions Equity, NUJ and BECTU under the Federation of Entertainment Unions (FEU) banner on Saturday 29 June 2013.
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PRSF fund for touring and co-commissions cross border
Beyond Borders - a co-commissioning and touring programme run in partnership with Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Colwinston Trust.
Launch of Momentum fund for musicians
Artists and bands working in any music genre can apply to PRS for Music Foundation for grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 to support their artistic development and career.
Increase agreed for West End musicians
Members voted in favour of acceptance of a 1 year agreement with the Society of London Theatre for an increase in minimum salaries of 2.2%.
Creative Music Workshop Skills – Search & Reflect
Following the ‘Introduction to Community Music’ workshop hosted last month, Community Music are offering a 10 week Creative Music Workshop Skills course for MU and Sound Connection members at a discounted rate.
Save Busking at Columbia Road Flower Market
The MU would like to encourage members to support the campaign to lift the recent ban on busking at London’s famous Columbia Road flower market.
Womex & Horizons Artist Showcase Application
Womex will be taking place in Cardiff on 23-27 October this year and you have until 12 April to make a showcase application.
MU secures fair rates of pay for musicians at King’s Head Theatre
In answer to the enquiries received from members with regards to the rates of pay advertised at The King’s Head Theatre in Islington, London, we are pleased to report that a speedy and positive resolution has been reached.
Musicians' Hearing Service: special offer for MU members
The Musicians’ Hearing Service (MHS) is offering a set of ERs at £138, with a free hearing test for anyone who has ERs that were purchased in 2008 or before.
Musical Theatre Writing Course, London
‘BOOK Music & Lyrics’, the workshop programme for musical theatre writers, is now accepting applications for its 2013 first year composer/ lyricist group and its librettists group.
